Yes (required to have NIU’s insurance unless sponsored by your government)
Less Than 9 Credit Hours
No, but strongly advised to have
J-1 Visa Holders
Yes (required by law)
Fulbright Scholars
Yes (required to have NIU’s insurance)
All incoming international students who enroll in nine or more on-campus credit hours, are required to have the NIU student health insurance plan, unless your government sponsors you.
For all other international students, we will accept waivers with one of the following approved plans.
Dependent coverage for spouses, domestic partners and children is available through the NIU Student Health Insurance plan. Our Student Health Insurance office provides individualized support for finding dependent coverage. Call 815-753-0122 or emailstudentinsurance@niu.edu.